About Us
Jiujitsu & Striking Academy
Jiujitsu & Kickboxing fans – Athletes Arena Maple Ridge is YOUR gym! Our goal is to provide the best facility, coaching and culture you’ve ever experienced. Come see why our motto will always be “Where Friends Come To Train!”
Founder, Head Instructor
Husband – Father – Black Belt. Professor McClure lives in Maple Ridge, BC with his wife Jennifer and their two children Jacob and Emma. He teaches a full schedule at Athletes Arena and competes regularly. He was awarded his Black Belt from the Legendary Helio Soneca Moreira in 2016.https://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/helio-soneca-moreira
He is also an avid Downhill Mountain Biker, Snowboarder, SIngle Digit Handicap Golfer and enjoys exploring the beautiful areas surrounding Maple Ridge with his Family and Friends.
Grappling – Striking
Our Instructors
Jiu Jitsu
Professor Robert
Ladies Only
Professor Emily
Jiu Jitsu No Gi
Coach Connor
Our Vision
Athletes Arena – our collective goal is to create the perfect gym. A place “Where Friends Come To Train”.
Simply A Better Gym
Why Choose Athletes Arena? We’re Proud of our Facility and Community, Full Class Schedule and Diversity of Programs. Jiujitsu and Kickboxing are the core of our programs for Adults, Kids and Ladies Only – but you’ll find plenty of other disciplines represented on the schedule too! Wrestling, Boxing, Judo and Self Defense techniques – there’s something for everyone! We give anyone and everyone a FREE TRIAL. Contact us Today!